Tag: Sophie Scamps

New Bill to Protect Australian Children from Unhealthy Food Advertising

An independent Australian MP has introduced a new bill to stop junk food companies from targeting children with advertisements amid the prevalence of childhood obesity in the country. On June 19, independent MP Sophie Scamps, who represents the electoral division of Mackellar in New South Wales, tabled the Broadcasting Services Amendment (Healthy Kids Advertising) Bill…


New Legislation to End ‘Jobs for Mates’ Culture in Australia’s Politics

An independent Australian MP has tabled a bill to eradicate the “jobs for mates” culture in Australia’s political system, where public positions are appointed based on relationships rather than merits. On March 6, Independent MP Sophie Scamps, who represents the Mackellar electorate in Sydney, introduced the Transparent and Quality Public Appointments Bill 2023 in the…